Payroll Assistant

Tanqeeb; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 45,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Flexible part-time hours

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a Payroll Assistant in the United Arab Emirates for a hybrid, part-time role that supports day-to-day payroll administration, employee payroll records, salary processing, attendance information, and payroll documentation.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and reliable coordination with HR and finance teams. You will collect, review, and maintain payroll data, process salaries and deductions, and assist with monthly reconciliation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in payroll, payroll administration, HR administration, accounting support, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Good understanding of payroll processing, employee records, attendance, deductions, and salary administration.
• Strong numerical and data-entry accuracy.
• Comfortable using Excel, spreadsheets, payroll systems, HRIS, ERP, or accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily payroll administration and salary processing activities.
• Collect, review, and maintain employee payroll information and supporting documents.
• Process payroll data including salaries, allowances, deductions, overtime, and other adjustments.
• Review attendance, leave, working hours, and other payroll-related information.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, spreadsheets, and payroll system data.
• Assist with monthly payroll preparation and payroll reconciliation.
• Identify and follow up on missing, inconsistent, or incorrect payroll information.
• Coordinate with HR, finance, employees, and relevant departments on payroll requirements.
• Support employee changes including new hires, transfers, salary adjustments, and departures.
• Prepare payroll reports, summaries, payment schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with payroll-related invoices, payment files, approvals, and records where required.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee compensation and personal information.
• Support payroll audits, document requests, and internal reporting.
• Assist with improving payroll administration procedures and record-keeping processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Confidentiality

Coordination with HR/Finance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

HRIS

ERP

Payroll system

Job description

We’re Hiring: Payroll Assistant Location: United Arab Emirates Employment Type: Part-Time Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior Work Arrangement: Hybrid

About Us

We support businesses with payroll administration, employee records, compensation processes, and HR-related financial operations. Our work focuses on maintaining accurate payroll information, supporting timely salary processing, and coordinating payroll requirements across internal teams.

The Role

We are seeking a Payroll Assistant to support day-to-day payroll administration, employee payroll records, salary processing, attendance information, and payroll documentation. The role requires strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, confidentiality, and reliable coordination with HR and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily payroll administration and salary processing activities.
• Collect, review, and maintain employee payroll information and supporting documents.
• Process payroll data including salaries, allowances, deductions, overtime, and other adjustments.
• Review attendance, leave, working hours, and other payroll-related information.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, spreadsheets, and payroll system data.
• Assist with monthly payroll preparation and payroll reconciliation.
• Identify and follow up on missing, inconsistent, or incorrect payroll information.
• Coordinate with HR, finance, employees, and relevant departments on payroll requirements.
• Support employee changes including new hires, transfers, salary adjustments, and departures.
• Prepare payroll reports, summaries, payment schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with payroll-related invoices, payment files, approvals, and records where required.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee compensation and personal information.
• Support payroll audits, document requests, and internal reporting.
• Assist with improving payroll administration procedures and record-keeping processes.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in payroll, payroll administration, HR administration, accounting support, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Good understanding of payroll processing, employee records, attendance, deductions, and salary administration.
• Strong numerical and data-entry accuracy.
• Comfortable using Excel, spreadsheets, payroll systems, HRIS, ERP, or accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage confidential employee and compensation information.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with payroll reconciliation, HRIS, salary processing, or payroll reporting is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Flexible part-time hours.
• Practical experience across payroll administration, salary processing, employee records, and HR operations.
• Exposure to HR and finance workflows and cross-functional business processes.
• A structured environment with opportunities to develop payroll and administrative expertise.